Registering and Viewing Solicitations
Thank you for your interest in doing business with Rio Hondo Community College District. The Procurement Department is responsible for the purchase and distribution of all supplies, equipment, materials, as well as for arranging services and contractual agreements.
As of 07/01/2024, all Bids, RFPs, and RFQs will be released on our PlanetBids platform.
The PlanetBids system allows suppliers, contractors, and service providers to register online (at no cost) and to receive automated email notifications of solicitations for all public Bids, Requests for Qualifications, and Requests for Proposals. Registered vendors will be able to download bid documents and receive addenda through the PlanetBids system.
Once registered, you will be able to:
- View district solicitations.
- Maintain your own vendor profile.
- Search for all bids and proposals and download documents.
To begin the process, please register as a vendor by clicking the link below to the Rio Hondo College PlanetBids Vendor Portal.
Please note: Contractors/Vendors are solely responsible for maintaining up-to-date and accurate business profile information in the PlanetBids system. Vendors may edit their profile information at any time. If you need help or have questions concerning the features of this system, please click “Help” within the PlanetBids system for online assistance. Vendors are responsible for contacting PlanetBids directly for any technical assistance.
Responding to Bids
The electronic versions of the College’s bids are intended to provide convenience to you, the supplier. However, you must submit responses to the Rio Hondo Community College District on the forms provided via sealed envelope only. The master printed copy of the bid as retained in the bid file shall be considered the original. Changes made by others will have no effect upon the specifications unless fully noted on the exception page(s) submitted with the bid.
Formal bids must be sealed and submitted according to the terms and conditions published in the bid and as follows:
- Submitted in sealed opaque envelope (contents not visible), plainly marked with the bid number and equipment, supply and/or service description listed in the bid document.
- Mailed or delivered to the address below with sufficient time to ensure receipt by the Purchasing Director on or before time and date specified in the solicitation.
- Mailing address: Director of Contract Management and Vending Services, 3600 Workman Mill Road, L-Tower Room 205 Whittier, CA 90601.
- Hand delivery address: Director of Contract Management and Vending Services, 3600 Workman Mill Road, L-Tower Room 205, Whittier, CA 90601. When delivering your proposal, remember to take into consideration delays, traffic flow, and parking. Avoid being ticketed; stop at the Parking Control Booth at the entrance of the campus to receive a temporary parking pass and directions.
- It is the Contractor or Vendor’s responsibility to deliver their Bid or RFP to the Director of Contract Management and Vending Services prior to the date and time stated for the opening of Bids. All Bids and RFPs are time and date stamped. Bids and RFPs not received by the time and date specified will be considered not responsible and not opened.
If you have any further questions, please use the contact form below to direct them to Contract Management and Vending Services.
